Format change for the Schmo

Change is inevitable, and its no different here at the Schmo. We have had to change some plans here in The Telegraph sports department, and unfortunately, that means I will no longer be supplying you with Atlanta Falcons coverage, effective immediately. That also means The Pro Schmo is pretty much obsolete at this point.

But plenty of great things can come due to change, and I'm hoping that I've put together an idea that will keep you coming back to this blog and macon.com.

Starting this week, The Pro Schmo will become a place for laughs as I scour the sports scene to find you the stuff that doesn't always make it into headlines. I'll post stories, quotes and video from the lighter side of sports here every day for your enjoyment.

I hope those of you who read the Schmo will continue to visit, and I hope to gain some brand new readers, as this blog becomes "Oddball."

Falcons wrap

It's 1:15 a.m. and I just got back from the Georgia Dome. There were a lot of positives and negatives in a 16-9 loss for the Falcons vs. the Colts, and I'll be more than happy to go over them tomorrow with you. I'll also be posting quotes, notes and thumbs.

Roddy White throws tantrum

The personal foul penalty just incurred by the Falcons stemmed from Roddy White throwing a fit after Matt Ryan threw an interception that was returned for a touchdown. I missed the first part of the tantrum, but White came off the field with his helmet missing, which leads me to believe it was thrown or stolen from him. I'm guessing it's the former.

Either way, if White's going to be a veteran the Falcons can turn to, he needs to grow the hell up and not do stupid things like that. Granted, the penalty hurt the Falcons very little, but those of who witnessed last year's visit from Carolina to the Georgia Dome can tell you exactly how much stupid, idiotic penalties can hurt a team. That was just boneheaded on White's part, and one of the assistant coaches gave him an earful for about 30 seconds as he came off the field.

It's halftime now and I'm going to go somewhere to avoid watching the "entertainment."